Many criticized the strategy and tactics at Tarawa, but the Navy and Marine Corps drew lessons from the battle that were applied throughout the war, and Betio's airfield supported operations ...

Tarawa Class: Builder: Ingalls Shipbuilding Service: USN, USMC Armament: 2x RAM launchers; 2x Phalanx 20 mm CIWS mount; 3x .50 cal. machine guns; 4x 25 mm Mk 38 machine guns. Propulsion ...

South Tarawa was actually the site of a major battle in World War II. There are many historical sites and memorials to ...

There is a darker irony too. The shipwreck came ashore on Red Beach, where a lower-than-expected tide stranded American landing craft during the Battle of Tarawa in 1943, leading to a bloodbath.

Bell witnessed the invasions of Tarawa, Saipan, Peleliu and Iwo Jima from the ship's deck, as well as the naval battle of the Philippine Sea (also known as the "Great Marianas Turkey Shoot"?).

A documentary about a group of 2nd Marine Division survivors of the fierce World War II battle with the Japanese at the Tarawa Atoll who return to that location after 45 years.